The waiter smiled, placing the coffee down. He pointed to himself. "" A Lesson in the Real World

Arben checked his own watch. "" he said, holding up five fingers to be sure Leo understood. Leo scribbled the number pesë in the margin of his workbook. Key Takeaways from Leo's Journey

Encouraged, Leo flipped to the section on . He wanted to visit the National History Museum but wasn't sure when it closed. He pointed to his watch and tried a phrase from Mësimi 2 : " Në çfarë ore mbyllet muzeu? "

: Understanding the verb jam (to be) is the foundation for introducing yourself and your origin.

Leo sat at a small cafe in Tirana, the pages of his Discovering Albanian I textbook fluttering in the light breeze. He had just finished Mësimi 1 , practicing the basic greeting: " Mirëdita! Si jeni? " to anyone who looked friendly enough to tolerate a beginner. The First Conversation